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Smoky Delights: From Orchard to Bonfire
Ben Nevis 2013 LMDW SG 15th - Signatory Vintage
| Type | Scotch |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Region | Highland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Distillery | Ben Nevis |
| ABV % | 48 |
| Aged | NAS |
NOTES:
Lessons In The Dram
Acquired by the Japanese group Nikka in 1989, the Ben Nevis distillery was, under the ownership of Joseph W.Hobbs in 1955, one of the only distilleries in Scotland to have its own traditional pot stills and a Coffey-style column still.
Bought by Long John Distillers in 1981, the Coffey stills were subsequently dismantled. Although the majority of its whisky is aged in ex-sherry casks, some ex-bourbon cask bottlings have recently appeared on the independent market.
Description
Bottled exclusively for LMDW Singapore’s 15th Anniversary, this is the 12th line up in the #LMDW15 Exclusive Single Cask releases. It is a first-fill Sherry Butt Finish.
Since their beginnings in 1988, Signatory Vintage have been regarded as an exceptional independent bottler of Scotch whisky. Their ranges have offered drinkers a chance to try whiskies from many of Scotland’s distilleries, a great deal which are not available in any other form.
Awards
Tasting Notes
Sight
Dark Bronze
Nose
Aromas of toffee, hints of vanilla and beeswax.
Palate
Notes of mango, plum with a hint of orange zest. Mouthfeel is round and soft.
Finish
Oily with lingering notes of honey and french pear
Williamson (Laphroaig) 8 Year Old 2013 - Carn Mor Strictly Limited
| Type | Scotch |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Region | Islay |
| Country | Scotland |
| Distillery | Laphroaig |
| ABV % | 47.5 |
| Aged | 8 |
NOTES:
Lessons In The Dram
The name Williamson refers to Laphroaig's famous manager Bessie Williamson, who guided Laphroaig to commercial success from the late 1930's to the early 1970's when she retired.
Description
This Laphroaig was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2021. Only 780 bottles available worldwide.
Distilled at Laphroaig Distillery, bottled by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers Ltd.
Laphroaig single malt, matured for 8 years between 2013 and 2021 in bourbon hogshead casks before being independently bottled by Càrn Mòr for its Strictly Limited series.
Awards
Tasting Notes
Sight
Light Straw
Nose
An explosion of bonfire smoke, salty seaweed accompanied by coastal breeze
Palate
Earthy peat smoke with hints of treacle toffee and toasted almonds.
Finish
Gentle sweetness on the finish
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 311698) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
| Type | Scotch |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Region | Islay |
| Country | Scotland |
| Distillery | Caol Ila |
| ABV % | 55.7 |
| Aged | 11 |
NOTES:
Lessons In The Dram
The Caol Ila Distillery was founded in1846 by Hector Handerson on the Isle of Islay, in a location overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura, hence the name which derived from Gaeliec Caol Ìle, meaning Sound of Islay or literary, Islay Strait. Over the years Caol Ila has changed owners numerous times, eventually it became part of Diageo.
Description
Beautiful Caol Ila single malt, distilled in July 2010, after which it spent 11 years maturing in a 1st fill Bourbon Hogshead until the folks at Auld Goonsy's Malt decided it was ready for bottling!
The cask was opened in November 2021, with a total outturn of 290 bottles at a cask strength of 55.7% ABV.
Awards
Tasting Notes
Sight
Light Straw
Nose
Oily, smokey, salty sea breeze.
Palate
Salted cashews, tapas of smoked ham and ripe olives.
Finish
Charred toasty oak finish, fruit crumble and cream.